I waffle on 4 stars. Yes, this place is gorgeous. Yes, most of the dishes we had were delicious. Our server, Samet, went above and beyond! But, you can see the staff is struggling with understanding some orders, and fully perplexed while explaining to customers that they do not have what is on the menu. This spot is LOUD. Very loud music which causes the customers and staff to talk louder, making a pricey, upscale spot feel more like a sports bar. I hope this becomes the high end gem it could be. It's a quieter part of town, parking with validation. Several good spots within walking distance if you like a pre dinner cocktail moment. A work in progress... read more

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Mixed feelings on this review so bare with me on the ups and downs. Walking into the restaurant I was very impressed with the decor. It was absolutely beautiful. It did take us a while to figure out what door to enter in. So it would be nice to have a sign printed on the glass of the door that says the name of the restaurant. We came here for our anniversary and expected a very special night. Since we did indicate that on a reservation, I was expecting a little bit more private table and not in the middle of several other tables on the booth bench. We did walk by several other table options that would have been suitable. I guess I should have indicated that in our reservation;but, I did not know the layout of the restaurant in order to determine a good table for us to have dinner. I was also trying to be a good guest and not complain about the table that was given to us. On hindsight, I probably should have said something to the host attendee. Our server, Justin, was amazing! He was very friendly, not overly attentive, and a joy to converse with. The first thing I notice as we were waiting on our cocktails, is that the music in the restaurant was very loud and it sounded like we were just listening to the top 40 on the radio. It was not impressive and it kind of ruined the atmosphere of the restaurant. I believe a different type of music would be more appropriate... instrumental, perhaps. And then turn it down as it supposed to be in the background, not centerstage.. Because the music was so loud, everybody in the restaurant had to talk louder in order to be heard, thus the volume in total made it difficult to talk and enjoy our dining experience. Cocktails..I got the Going Coastal with Lunazul Blanco Tequila, Italicus, Hibiscus Strawberry syrup, Lime juice, Mezcal float. Yummy! My husband got the Dolce Vita..Pineapple, agave, lime juice, almond, orange flower and Gin. It was also very good. We got the Scampi Di V for our appetizer. It was good, but they left the tails on the shrimp. Its easier to eat with them off. The serving size was enough for 2 people. For dinner, my husband got the Barolo Braised short rib that came with a side of roasted potatoes topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese. It was really nice and tender and had a good flavor; however, we had a better short rib at the Select restaurant that previously occupied this restaurant space. Per the recommendation of our server, Justin, I got the branzino. Loved it! The fish was cooked to perfection with the crispy skin and topped with capers and kalamata olives. I don't even like kalamata olives; but, they were definitely needed to cut the richness of the fish and sauce. For dessert, another recommendation from our server, we got the tiramisu. It was very good, but slightly sweeter than I expected. Like I said, our server, Justin was amazing. So recommendations to the restaurant.. Too many tables along the booth bench. We couldn't have a private conversation without both tables on either side of us knowing everything we're talking about that's if they could hear us over the music. Second, the pacing in between our dishes should have been a little bit more spaced out. We just finished our appetizer and then the dinner came out. And then shortly after that, our dessert came out. So slow up the pace. I don't like being rushed when I'm paying high dollar for food and service. Hopefully with a few little tweaks, this restaurant will be much better in the future. read more

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Went to V Modern Italian the other night and it's definitely more of an experience than just dinner. The vibe is the main draw. Dim lighting, huge chandeliers, music going all night. Feels more like a Miami or NYC spot than Charleston, so not somewhere you go for a quiet meal. Food was really solid. Burrata was great and the bread hit. Pizza was the standout for me, super crispy with a little heat and one of those where you just keep going back for another slice. Drinks were strong and felt like part of the experience too. Service was probably the only thing that doesn't make this 5 stars. We had a 5:45 dinner and left at 8:45 because it took a while read more

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We got to experience Charleston's newest hot spot restaurant and we had an amazing time. V Modern Italian was a total vibe and full of people enjoying a Friday night dinner, DJ included. The space is huge, with plenty of space for large parties. The decor was super stylish and done in great taste. Service was super on it and made sure we got our food fast (we had a show to get too) so he made sure dishes were coming out in a timely manner. We also got to meet the general manager who was so nice and welcoming. The food was so tasty, we ordered the Tutti antipasti tower, which had amazing breads and burrata cheese. For the salad we went with the cesar and for dinner we ordered the Black Truffle Pipette, which came with Portabella mushrooms in a creamy black truffle sauce and the Salmon which came with a crusty panko crust and Mediterranean herbs - yum! Our dessert was super delicious, but they looked and tasted a little similar so I would maybe switch one and get their gelato. This is a different type of restaurant for Charleston, I can see lots of fun moments being made here, make sure you give them a shot! read more

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A contemporary Italian Restaurant. Origin in Europe~ thanks to Michelin starred chef Stefano Ciotti...Italian Classics, housemade pasta, handcrafted, pizza, interesting dishes, vibrant cocktail program. The modern Italian is housed in the former the Select restaurant. Lively atmosphere sophisticated environment. Dinner only ~ the restaurant opens at 4 PM. Jack, our server was very attentive and kept an eye on us. The service was friendly and efficient. We took the meatballs and bread home and it was packaged for us in a great looking insulated carry out tote. Nice touch! read more

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We were invited for family and friends night, and first bite in, we knew this one was special. Top-notch service, incredible flavors, and an atmosphere that's truly a whole vibe. It instantly landed in our top 3, Italian restaurants, and that says a lot. I would recommend going earlier in the evening if possible since it does get crowded. Loved the atmosphere with the live DJ and towel twirling. We also can't stop talking about the Scampi di V. read more

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The service and food are amazing. The restaurant and decor have a great vibe. I highly recommend sitting in the booth in the back quiet and great sharing table. read more

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SO GOOD! Perfect place for a girls night or get together with friends. They played the best music all night, and the food was *chefs kiss* no notes. You must try the meatballs!!! Melted in your mouth. I will be dreaming about them. The scampi pasta was also to die for, and the cannoli concierge was a really cool experience! Will definitely be back. Not to mention our server was great! Make sure you ask to sit in Jocelyn's section when you stop in! read more

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Great meatballs! That's about it Loud , ostentatious Miami wannabe - with young inexperienced staff. read more

We visited V Modern in the early evening of a Saturday for a Mother's Day dinner. Our overall experience was excellent, however, one must bear in mind that the restaurant has only been open for a month. Expectations need to be adjusted accordingly, because an operation this young is work in progress. That being said, the decor and atmosphere were great, but it is very loud in there. I suspect that they will have to implement some discreet noise reduction, and would definitely suggest it. The food was very, very good. The team needs to be more aware of ensuring that food is served hot - more focus from the alley expo, please. The service staff were excellent and there were plenty of them. Again, for a new restaurant, our experience exceeded our expectations and we look forward to many more outstanding meals here. read more

Wonderful lighting/design and courteous staff! I only wish the music was at a moderate level instead of booming. Food had great unique flavor but was lukewarm and soupy. read more

Great vibes and so pretty! The food was good, but beware of small portions. Also, they are new so expect some slower service.

The staff was friendly and attentive, but everything else was terrible. So restaurants are not going to be quiet, but I've been in night clubs that were quieter. The music is way too loud. The floor plan is poorly designed, the kitchen is open to the seating area so you hear all the noise and chaos from the kitchen while you're trying to eat your meal. The tables for two people are super tiny and are waaaaay too close together, like a grown man could not slide in-between them. My husband and I were seated at one these tiny tables and there were two woman at the table next to us and they were so close we could hear EVERY word of their conversation. It was SUPER awkward. Whenever I had to get up to go to the restroom I was literally pressing my body onto someone sitting at the table next to ours just to get past. The food was terrible, the focaccia bread had too much salt, I had lobster ravioli and the pasta was tough and was spicy!? Who puts hot pepper in ravioli? read more

10/10 Anthony was our server and he was amazing gave us the full experience. We had the oysters, bruschetta, meatballs, focaccia, spicy pep pizza and the chicken parm and everything was amazing we cannot wait to go back. I was only able to take a picture of the oysters and focaccia I forgot to take the rest. Also service was very fast we were impressed! read more

V Modern Italian - Italian Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The girls and I LOVED the food and service. The almond cake and the honey spicy pizza were my favorite. The vibes were immaculate, with a gorgeous bar, beautiful wall art, and even a DJ! (music at the right level, enough to have a conversation). Overall great experience! Thank you Felix, Justin & all the staff for a great experience! read more

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We went to the friends and family night at the new location in Charleston, and it was fantastic! The vibes are great, and the decor and setting is definitely upscale, yet warm. The food is overwhelmingly good, with some notable top tier contenders including the meatballs, vodka rosa, and short ribs. The sweet hot Italian pizza is nothing to sneeze at, either. Everything was delicious, including the drinks! Our server, Justin, was also fantastic! Definitely will have to come back when they are fully open to the public for the espresso martini tower! read more

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We are locals and truly want to see this place succeed - so we wish the best for success. Management needs more time to figure out clumsy kinks - entrees arrived to table rather 'cool' and under cooked - good taste but they were not hot or cooked through - slow service - super LOUD Miami-style club music which is not suitable for dining - but once your brain can get past the artificial greenery (which does not belong in Charleston), the ambiance and decor is very impressive. We appreciated the warm lighting and interesting interior design. Overall, V Modern Italian needs some tweaking but has potential. In bocca al lupo! read more

The ambiance and decor are 5 star. We were there early so no dj, we were there for the food. I am not sure how to describe it. I would say this restaurant had an Italian twist. In no way should you come here expecting traditional classic Italian food. We had the antipasto tower. The bruschetta had a layer of cheese. Flavors were ok. Everything looked really pretty but there wasn't one thing that I would say we have to go back for again. The focaccia bread comes in sticks that look like French toast sticks. They were quite soft and very salty. The truffle dip was excellent. The burrata was the tiniest little sliver of a burrata ball. Not sure why it was served that way since the best part of burrata is cutting into it. The pasta was served in small portions. The manicotti looked pretty good, the ragu was fine. The pasta was a little overcooked but it was a large half moon with curly edges that looked pretty but the flavor was just ok. Not enough sauce maybe? I don't know. The short rib was nice, potatoes were served on the side with maybe Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top and had a nice touch of rosemary. The Almond cake for dessert was good. I think this is definitely more a place to be seen. The food seems secondary to the other things going on. (Dj, big light fixtures and interesting decor). In the end it was just ok, I probably wouldn't go back. read more

I'm so unsure how to rate this because my experience here was kind of an emotional rollercoaster but I'm left wanting to go back! First, we did have to wait an additional 10 minutes after checking with the host to be seated for our reservation. Our appetizers came out quickly before our drinks, but were piping hot and delicious. We had to wait quite a while for our drinks but our server apologized for the wait. We were super excited to try their sourdough pizza only to be informed that they had sold out of their dough, but our server recommended we try the branzino. There was quite a lag from that time to when our entrées came, and it was really difficult to catch our server. I also had asked for a drink menu so I could at least order another beverage but unfortunately was never brought one. When our entrees did arrive, we were sent the wrong pasta but our server had caught the mistake quickly and brought the correct dish to us. She told us to keep both and I'm glad we were able to try it because all of the dishes were absolutely incredible. The branzino was a great recommendation, and we finished the meal with two scoops of gelato. The pistachio gelato in particular was outrageous. All in all, I definitely plan to go back so we can try the pizza, hoping the service improves a little bit, but it's also the first week of opening. read more